Saltwater Grill

99 W Church St, Swansboro
(910) 326-7300

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Amy Johnson

When you can look at a plate of food and tell it is not good, so can they! My friend ordered the grilled chicken with their sauce. The chicken was very tough and the gravy base they used was in a bowl that looked like jelly. Brought out the wrong sides with the meal. They corrected that, but less than par taste and over cooked asparagus. I am a local and have eaten there many times. The price for dining is expensive and I paid the full bill minus $2 with my dissatisfaction with meal and gave a generous tip. This was my friend’s first visit. I was so disappointed I took her there.

Anthony Padgett

FOOD was absolutely terrible and dry. This is why i would tather stay home and cook, that way you know it was done right.

Melissa Reardon Perry

Delicious Po Boy sandwich and fries!

April Obie

The views from this restaurant is just about the best thing they have to offer. I’ve been here several times and never felt compelled to write a review before but here’s why I will now. The food was absolutely terrible. The salmon fillet I was served was at best 4.5 ounces. Thin and overcooked. When I was asked was, “medium ok” I thought heck yeah! Instead it was so hard and tough. The Asiago risotto was a salty dried clump of overcooked mush. It was plated with an icecream scoop. The sautéed spinach tasted like they used old fish grease. The spinach was lukewarm, cold risotto hubs cold mashed potatoes. The flounder I saw on my hubs plate was so densely coated in the thickest breading with random burnt spots. Idk what happened here. I guess no one Is checking the food before it goes out to the customer anymore. I was extremely disappointed. Another restaurant passing off crap food. No one in there told the chef this was garbage!? Yes I’m a trained professional Chef and I understand the dynamics in the kitchen and in running a restaurant but this was unacceptable. Saltwater Grill was a pretty good place to visit now it’s on the negative list. Again as I told the MOD I’m perfectly willing to show the staff how to prepare Risotto.

Scott Singer

Dined at Saltwater tonight and I was really impressed with the service and the food. I opted for the Angels on Horseback - Scallops & Atlantic shrimp wrapped with bacon laid over housemade risotto and a pool of lobster veloute sauce, topped with asparagus, cold fresh crab meat, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze reduction** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended!! I’ll be back in town in about 3 weeks and I’m already looking forward to visiting again. I’m eyeing the grilled Mahi on my next visit.

Mike Teracino

This was an absolutely wonderful experience. Experience being the key word. My wife and I celebrated yet another wonderful anniversary with an amazing view. Our waiter was first class. My wife asked him how long he had worked at the restaurant and he smiled and said “one week”. We were shocked! I was sure he was seasoned in the field. After he told his story it all made sense. We watched him sing happy birthday to the table beside us with his co-workers. If you get the chance to try this spot be sure to ask for Austin. He seems to understand the importance of making it more than just a meal. We will be back very soon. Oh, and be sure to try the Angels on Horseback or the Shrimp & Grits.

Roberta Seavey

Best seafood we’ve had in years. Delicious fries and sauces. Very kind staff and extremely dog friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J. Reynolds

First things first, our server, Lexi, was awesome. Friendly, attentive, and so helpful. The food came out fast. The crab cakes were fresh and delicious. The seafood platter, while fried, it was a light batter. The fish was excellent, and the oysters were delicious, as was the shrimp. We were able to get a table outside and enjoy the setting sun. Great experience for our first time, and if we move to the area, Saltwater Grill will become a great habit. 5 gold stars! AAA!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ralph Lawrence

Food great! View on the back deck greater service greatest!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Clarke Prescott

Good food. Friendly and helpful staff. Your Fido is welcome on the balcony. There are stairs but an elevator is available run by staff.

Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator available run by staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup, Soup, Shrimp and Grits

Anjanette Hughes

Had dinner outside overlooking the White Oak River. Beautiful setting. Good service and ALOT of food per plate.

Wheelchair accessibility: You have to walk up a big flight of stairs to get to the entrance, but I would call ahead to see if there is an alternative to the stairs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Alligator Bites, Fries

Robert Peed

I got a seafood platter. The fish and the shrimp were excellent. The oyster were good, but not great. They seemed a bit small and not as

Wheelchair accessibility: The elevator was out of order.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

Janet Matthews

A great place for a nice lunch or dinner very good atmosphere and food. Good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

A Z

The service was excellent and the view was perfect with being right on the water!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kegam Mancilik

A wonderful place to eat really tasty food. Fish and chips are simply a hit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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